Woodlands Christian Newsletter May 20, 2016

 

THE WOODLANDS THE WOODLANDS

C H R I S T I AACADEMY N CHRISTIAN A C A D E M Y MAY 20, 2016

A Night At The Gallery On the evening of May 13, 2016, art lovers of all ages gathered in the upstairs open area of the Joshua Academic Center for our first ever Night At The Gallery, an exhibition of artworks created by Woodlands Christian students in 1st -12th grades. The event was an unparalleled success, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of those who worked so diligently to bring us a fabulous Night At The Gallery!

5800 ACADEMY WAY . THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77384 . 936-273-2555 . WWW.TWCA.NET

Warrior Happenings

Middle and High School Awards Ceremony Middle and high school students gathered on Tuesday, May 17 for their annual awards day ceremony held at Crossroads Baptist Church. Students were recognized for their scholastic, artistic and athletic achievements.

In the high school, Shelby Newcomb was honored with the Daniel Award. The recipient of this award is chosen by his/her peers and teachers to receive this honor. The Daniel Award is presented to the student in the senior class who best exemplifies the courageous and righteous behavior of the biblical hero, Daniel. The award also includes a $500 scholarship. (See photo left.) Riley Farra was awarded the Rotary Club Scholarship. The recipient of this $2,000 scholarship is chosen during the course of an extensive interview process by members of the Woodlands chapter of the Rotary Club International. (See photo right.) Congratulations to all the middle and high school students receiving awards. Well done, Warriors!

Williams Named Rotary Teacher Of The Year Palvin Williams, middle school speech teacher, has been named Teacher of the Year by The Woodlands Chapter of the Rotary Club. Mr. Williams has been a member of the Woodlands Christian faculty for the past two years. As first year director of our middle school theater program, Williams has directed two performances. The first was an original Christmas production written by Mr. Williams in which 40 students were involved. This spring, 25 of his students participated in the musical, School House Rock, Jr. In addition to his teaching and theatre duties, he coaches middle school basketball and track. As is true of all great teachers, Mr. Williams students are involved, engaged and excited to come to class each day.

Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Houston. He is actively involved with the local theatrical group, Christian Youth Theater where he teaches improvisation and directs various productions.

“While my original life plan did not include becoming a teacher, God had a different plan for me. I am forever grateful to the Lord for re-directing my steps because I cannot imagine my life without being a teacher.”

Congratulations Mr. Williams!

MAY 20, 2016

Warrior Happenings

National Honor Society Announces New Members

The National Honor Society recently announced the addition of four new members from this year’s junior class. Congratulations go out to Moriah Haley, Austin Baker, Hailey Watterson and Randell Miller. These new members will be formally inducted during a ceremony to be held in the upcoming fall semester.

Information & photos courtesy Heidi Saenz.

Physics Students Design Electric Houses Students in Mrs. Pam Masau’s college prep physics classes wrapped up their last project of the year by building an electric house. In this project, students were tasked with designing a simple four room house and from a single power source, provide light to each room. Each room was required to be on its own switch and not interfere with the lighting of any other rooms. In addition to the four main lights, students had to install a button and buzzer at the front door to simulate a doorbell and also add another indoor switch to light a front door entry. Students went above and beyond and designed great houses and even one restaurant, which earned them bonus points for décor and creativity!

Information & photos submitted by Pam Masau.

MAY 20, 2016

Warrior Happenings  

Middle School Bands Earn Honors At Competition

Members of the sixth, seventh and eighth grade band recently traveled to San Antonio for the Performing Arts Consultants Musical Festival. The Warriors performed well with the 7th and 8th grade band earning gold level honors. The 6th grade band also turned in a solid performance earning them silver level honors. One of the judges from a large public school commented on how impressed he was with the difficulty of the music that both groups performed, and expressed his desire to have students like ours in his school’s feeder system!

Way to go Warrior musicians!

Instrument Petting Zoo Fourth grade students spent a morning with the high school band listening to their most recent concert piece and then discussing various instruments used in the band program. Students were able to visit multiple stations where they were able to try out the instruments for themselves. It was a great way for the fourth graders to discover music and become familiar with the opportunities available to them as they prepare to enter middle school.

Information & photo submitted by Sandy Ledbetter.

Bugs On Wheels Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students were fascinated by their interaction with unique and amazing examples of God’s creation with a visit from Bugs On Wheels.

This program is an outreach of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Staff members from the Cockrell Butterfly Center used exciting hands-on presentations to introduce students to the wonderful world of insects. Students were afforded the opportunity to touch a tarantula, a giant millipede, and even a hissing cockroach!

Information submitted by Robert Roach.

Photos courtesy Brenda Korgan.

MAY 20, 2016

 

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Basketball Welcomes New Head Coach The Woodlands Christian Academy Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Tanner Field will join our staff as head varsity boys basketball coach.

For the past three years, Coach Field has been the head coach at Aggieland Homeschool in College Station. In the 2015-2016 season his team finished third in the nation at the Homeschool Basketball National Championship. Coach Field has also received extensive instruction from Ganon Baker, a noted skill development trainer who has worked with numerous NBA players. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix and also holds paramedic/EMS certification. In addition to his duties as head basketball coach, Coach Field will also work with our lower school P.E. program.

Coach Field looks forward to developing our boys basketball program all the way from kindergarten to high school and invites students in 5th - 12th grade to join him in June and July for Warrior Basketball Skills Camp. Click here for details.

Welcome, Coach Field!

For boys and girls in 6th - 12th grade

For aspiring football players in 1st - 6th grade

Stay active and be healthy this summer!

Football camp!

Baseball camp!

Softball camp!

Volleyball camp!

Basketball camp for boys & girls!

Click here for details and to register!

MAY 20, 2016

 

All School News

Lower School Spring Musical The Kingdom Connection Thursday, May 19 StoneBridge Church Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Curtain at 7:00 p.m.

High School Spring Musical The Little Mermaid, Jr. Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 MPR Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Curtain at 7:00 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets.

MAY 20, 2016

All School News

Library Books Now Due! Please return all books borrowed from the library as soon as possible.

Accounts will be charged for books not returned by Friday, May 27th.

Questions? Contact Gina Lunsford, Librarian at glunsford@twca.net or 936-273-2555, ext. 1002

you’re invited to a

KENDRA GIVES BACK PARTY a fun shopping event with 20% of sales benefiting

TWCA Warriors on a Mission Quito Quest 16 enjoy refreshments & bites while you shop

June 2, 2016 6 – 8 PM

KENDRA SCOTT WOODLANDS – MARKET STREET 9595 SIX PINES DRIVE I THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77380

you shop, we give KENDRASCOTT.COM

MAY 20, 2016